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Import duty / Chapter 37 / Heading 3701 / HS 3701.99

Import duty on Photographic plates and film; (for other than colour photography), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles (HS 3701.99)

Goods classified under HS 3701.99, photographic plates and film; (for other than colour photography), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, enter the United States at Free and Canada at Free under the published MFN rates (verified October 2026). This line is not USMCA-eligible, so the published rate applies whatever the origin. LoadLoom ships them door to door across the border and shows the landed cost before you book.

US FreeCanada FreeUSMCA not eligibleVerified October 2026

Duty at each border

Published rates for HS 3701.99 and a worked example on a $10,000 declared value.

EnteringPublished rateMade in CA, US or MX (USMCA)Made elsewhere, on $10,000
United StatesFree general (MFN)Not USMCA-eligible at this line; general rate appliesDuty $0.00 + merchandise processing $34.64
CanadaFree MFNNot USMCA-eligible at this line; MFN appliesDuty $0.00 + GST $500.00 (HST or QST where the province charges it)

Rates from the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and the Canadian Customs Tariff, verified October 2026. Trade actions (surtaxes, Section 232 and 301 measures) can add to the published rate; the broker confirms at entry.

Clearing HS 3701.99 goods with LoadLoom

  1. 1. Classify. Confirm 3701.99 fits your goods (heading 3701: photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs). The broker assigns the national digits.
  2. 2. Document. Commercial invoice with value, origin and HS code; export declaration where required.
  3. 3. Book. The quote prices the transport; the estimator above shows duty and taxes so there is no surprise at the border.
  4. 4. Cross. The carrier presents the entry at the crossing; government amounts are billed at actual on your final invoice.

This page is a free reference for shippers, not a customs ruling. Final classification and duty are determined by the licensed customs broker at entry, and government amounts are always billed at actual. Rates change with each tariff edition and trade action.

Questions about HS 3701.99

What is the import duty on HS 3701.99 into the United States?๏ผ‹

Free general rate on the declared value, plus the merchandise processing charge of $34.64 on a $10,000 entry.

What is the import duty on HS 3701.99 into Canada?๏ผ‹

Free MFN on the value for duty, then GST of 5% (or HST, or GST plus QST in Quebec) on the duty-paid value. The MFN rate applies regardless of origin for this line.

Which heading and chapter does 3701.99 belong to?๏ผ‹

Heading 3701: Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs. Chapter 37: Photographic or cinematographic goods. The 6-digit subheading is the international HS level; the US and Canadian tariffs add national digits that your broker assigns at entry.

Who files the customs entry when LoadLoom moves the shipment?๏ผ‹

LoadLoom's licensed customs broker prepares the entry from the commercial invoice and certificate of origin you upload in the booking checklist; the carrier presents the paperwork at the crossing. Government amounts are billed at actual.

Other lines under heading 3701: Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs

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